In view of high rainfall in Dharamshala, the government has sanctioned Rs 5 crore to convert most of the coal tar roads into concrete ones, the maintenance of which is much easier, the minister said

"Nine connecting roads of the city has been identified for this," he said, adding, "Work on Khaniyara Road and Gurudwara Road has been completed and while is work at Ram Nagar and Shyam Nagar localities is going on."

Around Rs 7 crore is being spent to renovate roads leading to Mecleodganj, the seat of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, Sharma added